When It Rains, It Pours

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That is exactly what I was thinking last night when I realized I’ve been thrown a couple of major problems the past few days. I am trying my best to be as positive as I can be since I’ve promised myself to never let ME feel down and low about any issue since, based on previous experiences, God always provides solutions to my problems, or at least alternatives, rather promptly. PLUS, I’m quite the glass-is-half-full type of gal, you know.

But, since it’s almost Christmas time, I feel like He’s letting me go through some really tough times because there are lessons I needed to learn. Oh, and I learned the hard way; three times the past month. @_@

Financially, we’re hanging in there. My father needs to go through an eye surgery and we’re putting all our effort on saving up for that. I also have one last payment for half of what I borrowed for my new computers at my shop. The other half, I still have 8 months to go. And I feel blessed that we’re getting opportunities left and right to help us with our financial burden.

Emotionally, I’m happy. Could I be happier? Oh, yes, most definitely. But, I’m trying to focus on all the positive things that are happening to me. I have so much to be thankful for that I don’t want to let anything upset me.

Everything happens for a reason. That’s what I’ve always believed in. And it’s been true all my life. Whenever I go through a major problem, there is always a purpose or conclusion that makes me realize that things just had to happen to me so I can be a better person towards others. For that, I’m thankful. I don’t think I’ll be the woman I am now without all of the trials and successes I went through.

Here are some changes or quick updates that I have gone through and will be happening in the next months:

• My brother and I were invited to write for an upcoming food magazine. We are so honored to be given this opportunity and we hope to share more about this as soon as the first print issue comes out.
• Our food blog, Certified Foodies, have been receiving attention from different important people and companies. We feel so blessed, flattered and oh so grateful. For this, we want to thank EVERYONE who supported us. It’s been a rollercoaster ride and we’ve been enjoying the whole time.
• Our food blog will be undergoing a MAJOR redesign next month to welcome 2012 and all that we’ve got planned next year. We’re so excited about this and I can’t wait to work on the design. Yey! :)
• My blog Pinay Reviewer has become one of my more active blogs because of the opportunities I’ve been given recently. I hope you’d check out this blog too. :)
• I’ll start travelling again by next month. I so miss discovering new places and local cuisines. Our last trip was December of 2011. I BADLY need a vacation from all the stress (financial, mental and emotional) I’ve been going through. I DESERVE a break. :)
• My bro and I have plans of putting up a new blog… I don’t want to jinx or reveal what that is all about yet. We were inspired by our first collaboration (our food blog) so it’s only fitting for us to start this new niche blog where we’ll share more of our adventures together aside from food.

• My nanay is also planning on venturing into a new business endeavor along with her friends. They’re thinking of a mini-hospital or clinic, a salon or a spa. Early 2012, they’ve got plans of canvassing for prices of tools they’ll be needing like hospital beds, medical cart, etc. I wish them all the luck! :)
• My brother Ken will soon be graduating from culinary school. We’re hoping there’ll be more good news by early 2012, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed for him. :)
• My shop is also doing better with sales. Though I haven’t really focused on how to increase our sales because of major printer issues recently, I’m so thankful that we’re earning above my set quota daily. Thank goodness for my assistant. Though I’m hoping he’ll stay with me forever, he needs to go back to studying probably by next year so I’m praying I’d be able to hire someone else who’d be as responsible and efficient as he’s been. Oh, I’m gonna miss him… and all the free time I get because of his hard work. *sigh*

As you can see, I focused on the positive things. I’d rather write about my problems when there have been solutions already. :)

2012 is looking good from where I am now. I feel like it’s going to be a better year for us. I just have one wish or prayer for myself and I’m hopeful it’ll be fulfilled before next year ends.